Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts: Japanese hotel chain with 42 properties

Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating 42 hotels throughout the country. Its portfolio ranges from urban and luxury hotels to ski resorts, hot spring accommodations, and traditional ryokans, with a presence in destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Okinawa, Hakone, Karuizawa, and Nagoya, among others.

Accommodation types and brands within the group

The chain's catalog includes several categories of properties. Under the Prince brand are urban and resort hotels such as The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Shinjuku Prince Hotel, Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Sapporo Prince Hotel, Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel, and Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower. The Prince Smart Inn brand groups more functional accommodations, with examples in Ebisu, Atami, Kyoto, Naha, and Hakata.

The offering is completed by traditional and resort-style properties: Takanawa Hanakohro, Ryuguden, Sanyo-so, and Kikusuitei (Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei) are listed as ryokans; The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko, Hakone Sengokuhara Prince Hotel, Hakone Yunohana Prince Hotel, Kawana Hotel, Kamakura Prince Hotel, Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan, and Shimoda Prince Hotel represent the resort and hot spring side.

Destinations and geographic distribution

The chain has a significant number of properties in Tokyo and its metropolitan area, with establishments such as The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo (Autograph Collection Hotels), Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, Sunshine City Prince Hotel, Tokyo Prince Hotel, Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel, and Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel. Outside the capital, its presence extends to Hokkaido (Furano, Shin Furano, Hakodate-Onuma, Kushiro, Kussharo, Sapporo), the Kansai region (Kyoto, Osaka, Otsu), Chubu (Nagoya, Karuizawa, Manza, Naeba, Shiga Kogen, Tsumagoi), Chugoku (Hiroshima), Kyushu (Fukuoka, Nichinan), and Okinawa.

Snow resorts and seasonal experiences

Under the Prince Snow Resorts name, the group markets a collection of nine ski areas in Japan, linking part of its hotel offering to skiing and winter sports. The site also features sections dedicated to hot springs and spa, and to the Discover Japan initiative, aimed at promoting Japanese destinations.

Loyalty program and guest services

The chain operates the Seibu Prince Global Rewards program, with login access and exclusive member benefits such as special offers. The site allows users to search availability by arrival and departure dates, number of adults and children, and booking code, as well as manage reservations made on or after April 25, 2024. It also provides information on accommodation policies, food allergies, and restaurant conditions.

Awards and corporate communications

Among the awards mentioned on the site are the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 stars, with references to Takanawa Hanakohro and an upcoming Fukuoka Prince Hotel. The chain maintains a news, press release, and important notices section, which includes information on system maintenance, updates to the Seibu Prince Global Rewards app, and warnings about phishing attempts via fraudulent emails claiming to come from Seibu Holdings or its executives.